Air India Carry-On & Personal Item Size (2025 Guide)

✅ Air India allows Economy passengers 1 carry-on up to 22 × 16 × 8 inches (55 × 40 × 20 cm), maximum weight 17 lbs (8 kg).
Business and First Class: 1 carry-on of the same size, max weight 26 lbs (12 kg).
All passengers may also bring 1 personal item (handbag, laptop, or briefcase).

Cabin ClassCarry-On Size (inches)Weight LimitPersonal Item
Economy22 × 16 × 817 lbs (8 kg)Yes
Business22 × 16 × 826 lbs (12 kg)Yes
First22 × 16 × 826 lbs (12 kg)Yes

How to Measure Your Bag

  1. Measure including wheels and handles.
  2. Economy: check 22 × 16 × 8 inches and weigh under 8 kg.
  3. Business/First: same size, but under 12 kg.
  4. Confirm personal item fits under the seat.

Gotchas / Common Issues

  • Domestic flights sometimes enforce stricter weight limits.
  • Overweight carry-ons may be checked even if size is compliant.
  • Regional partner airlines may use smaller aircraft with tighter bins.

Sources

Air India baggage policy